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Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Engineering Director SGR has overall accountability for the progression of planning and readiness activities related to Pickering Steam Generators Replacement program. This position provides leadership and alignment for all activities related to the Pickering SGR. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Chief Nuclear Engineer, they are the primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, deliberate, and clear methodology is used for key decisions, and advancement of deliverables their scope of work.
Work is 100% physically present in the office, and work locations will be a mixture of Pickering Project Office (Clements Road), Atkins-Realis office (Pickering Parkway), OPG Pickering offices (Brock Road), and on site at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Most of their time will be spent on site during execution.
This role will be accountable for all phases of execution, including planning, resource allocation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement, including with the client and partner organizations. The ED will ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with client expectations and corporate standards.
Given the complexity and safety-critical nature of SGR, nuclear construction experience is valuable. Ideally, the ED will have a strong understanding of the Boilers during major mid-life refurbishment work, as this experience provides unique insight into the technical, regulatory, and logistical challenges inherent in such projects.
As the single point of accountability for project delivery, the Engineering Director will ensure that governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making processes support the scale and complexity of FCFR. This includes driving innovation in execution strategies, optimizing supply chain performance, and championing continuous improvement. The Engineering Director's leadership will be instrumental in reinforcing AtkinsRéalis' reputation as a trusted partner in nuclear refurbishment and in delivering a project that secures clean, reliable power for generations to come.
Your role
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Develop comprehensive construction execution plans detailing timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and site strategies.
- Define project scope and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements and client objectives.
- Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), construction schedules, and performance benchmarks to drive on-site progress.
- Construction Leadership & Coordination:
- Assemble and lead a high-performing construction management team, including site supervisors, craft labour, and subcontractors.
- Foster collaboration and clear communication among JV partners, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure seamless execution.
- Ensure a detailed and thorough readiness process is executed in preparation for field work, including robotic tooling OPEX incorporation, trades training and construction package preparation.
- People Management:
- Maintain supervisory structure and oversee workforce development for all construction personnel.
- Recruit, select, and deploy staff with appropriate trade and supervisory skills; coordinate training programs to ensure readiness.
- Make informed decisions on labour matters, working closely with Labour Relations to address performance and compliance issues.
- Contract & Risk Management:
- Manage all aspects of construction contract administration, including scope control, change management, and subcontractor oversight.
- Conduct rigorous risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, cost, and safety performance.
- Ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations and governance standards.
- Safety & Quality Assurance:
- Enforce adherence to nuclear and industrial safety protocols across all site activities.
- Develop and implement safety programs, toolbox talks, and corrective action plans to uphold zero-harm objectives.
- Maintain accountability for quality standards, ensuring all work meets regulatory and client specifications.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Apply construction-focused KPIs to assess progress, productivity, and cost performance.
- Establish robust reporting protocols to meet contract, corporate, and stakeholder oversight requirements.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
- Oversee procurement and delivery of construction components, ensuring timely flow of materials to support construction milestones.
- Manage subcontractor performance and enforce compliance with flow-down requirements from parent contracts.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary liaison for client, JV partners, and regulatory bodies on all construction matters.
- Maintain strong relationships to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely resolution of issues.
- Ethical & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all site activities comply with corporate ethics, nuclear safety standards, labour agreements, and security clearance protocols.
- Required interfaces:
- Customers, suppliers, JV Partners.
- Construction supervision, trades personnel.
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-160421
Salary range
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About you
- Educational Background: BSc in Engineering or equivalent is an asset.
- Certifications: PMP certification is an asset.
- Nuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear design and construction projects is an asset.
- Experience: 15+ years of experience leading or supporting projects in construction, manufacturing, or engineering services.
- Nuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.
- Team Building: Ability to build and inspire large teams to work towards common goals.
- Quality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications is considered an asset.
- Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.
- Leadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture.
- Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities.
- Necessary competencies:
- Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance.
- Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders.
- Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability.
- Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge.
- Perform well under stress.
- Delegates effectively.
- Integrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality.
- Customer Focus.
- Team Player, Shares Knowledge.
- Work Location(s):
- The project is located at the Pickering site with a nearby office at 1340 Pickering Parkway.
- Various other work locations (suppliers, project interfaces) as required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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